The next day.
Morning.
Department of Defense press conference.
The press conference was supposed to answer questions about the defense budget overruns and weapons exports that the public was concerned about recently. However, before the press conference could answer a few questions, a female reporter from a famous American media raised her hand and stood up to ask a question.
The female reporter said, "May I ask, is the latest laser weapon of the United States really ineffective against the smog-prone China?"
The Defense Department official was dumbfounded. "Huh?"
The female reporter asked again, "Is China's kelp the nemesis of American nuclear submarines?"
The officials from the Ministry of Defense were dumbfounded. "What?"
The female reporter asked again, "In China's smoggy weather, how do paratroopers jump?"
Smog?
Kelp?
Parachuting?
The audience was silent!
The reporters: "…"
The American people: "…"
The people of the world: "…"
In the end, the Ministry of Defense official did not answer the female reporter's question during the live broadcast because he did not know how to answer. He probably had not watched Central TV International before. However, from the laughter of the reporters at the venue, it could be seen that there were still a lot of people who knew about it. Zhang Ye's program this time had really caused a lot of discussion in many countries around the world. Some people felt that he was just bragging, but others really felt that what Zhang Ye said made sense. Whether it was smog or kelp, many of them had scientific basis.
That was why many people didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
Because you clearly knew that this guy was bullshitting, but you just couldn't refute him!
…
In China.
The shop was selling like hotcakes again.
[Smog Anti-Laser Cup]
[Anti-missile Smog Phone Case]
[Smog Prevention Mask].
Wait, wait, wait. Many of them were sold out.
On Weibo:
"I'm dying of laughter these two days!"
"Me too. The people of the world have been amused by Zhang Ye!"
"The funniest was the US Department of Defense press conference. Did you see it?"
"Hahahaha, I've seen it!"
"Zhang Ye is bragging all the way to America!"
"They really took it seriously!"
"The US Department of Defense officials are probably dumbfounded!"
"That's right. Many of the newly developed strategic weapons were destroyed by a single sentence from Face-smacking Zhang. This fellow's mouth is too good!"
"There's another episode tonight!"
"Right, it's the last episode!"
"I can't wait!"
"Let's see what he says today! Hahaha! "
"I love Zhang Ye!"
"I love it too. This guy can always bring laughter to people!"
…
In the morning.
Central TV.
Zhang Ye was on the phone with General Li.
"I say, Professor Zhang."
"What's wrong, Old Li?"
"It's the last episode. Can you stop fooling around?"
"I'm not lying."
"Can't we talk about something serious when it's appropriate?"
"I'm being serious," Ye Zichen said.
Over at Central TV International, the people from Central TV International were in high spirits because yesterday's viewership ratings had reached a new high. It was so high that it was frightening, so high that it made one's hair stand on end!
In China!
Overseas!
The viewership ratings were off the charts!
Actually, in China, a lot of people were just amused by what Zhang Ye said. They did not care about what Zhang Ye said, nor did they care if Zhang Ye's method was feasible or real. All they knew was that under Zhang Ye's influence, the world was starting to be influenced more and more by China. This was something that no other celebrity in China's history had managed to do before. Even the United States Department of Defense was dumbfounded by Zhang Ye's words, so who else could it be?
…
That night.
The program began.
Everyone gathered.
Global attention.
…
At his parents' house.
His father said, "It's on."
His mother said angrily, "If this kid keeps spouting nonsense today, I'll beat him to death!"
His father felt a little helpless.
…
At Spring Garden's house.
"It's starting, it's starting!"
"Hahahaha, it's finally starting!"
"Let's see what strategic weapon will fall to Zhang Ye's mouth today!"
…
At Zhang Ye's Studio.
"I have to take my hat off to Director Zhang."
"Director Zhang has been pushed to the forefront of the global conversation these past few days!"
"That's good news. Our popularity is going to rise again."
…
India.
"It's starting!"
"Let's see how this fellow continues to brag today!"
"What's with all that talk about submarines and laser weapons? The world's greatest fighting force right now is the aircraft carrier!"
"Yeah, if he's that capable, he can make an aircraft carrier!"
…
America.
"Whatever the China people say is meaningless."
"Yeah, with an aircraft carrier around, all their theories are just nonsense."
"China doesn't even have an aircraft carrier yet."
…
On TV.
Yu Yingyi had put on heavy makeup today. Chi Xue, who rarely put on makeup, had also specially dressed up at the request of the program team. This was because they knew that this channel was not only being watched by the domestic audience. The overseas viewership numbers had also skyrocketed. So by sitting here, they were representing the image of China. Of course, Zhang Ye was still the same. He did not put on any makeup, and his clothes were still the same. He rarely cared about his image. Well, but based on the current situation, this fellow didn't really have much of an image to speak of in the world.
Zhang Ye.
Bragging.
These two words had already been equated by many people both at home and abroad.
Yu Yingyi smiled and said, "Welcome to this episode of the program. We meet again. I saw a piece of news this morning about the US Department of Defense's press conference. I wonder if Fellow Chi has heard about it?"
Chi Xue gave a wry smile. "I saw it too."
Yu Yingyi smiled and said, "Fellow Zhang's strategy has really alarmed a lot of people. There are netizens all over the world who are debating about it. Fellow Zhang, what do you think of it?"
Zhang Ye said calmly, "It's a good thing that there's debate. We're in the military and in the field of weaponry. Sometimes, we can't just limit ourselves to technology. There are many ways to fight a war. I'm just giving everyone an idea. Some people agree with it, while others don't.
It's normal. "Chi Xue smiled and shook her head." I still have my reservations about Fellow Zhang's theory. "
Yu Yingyi said, "It looks like the debate between Fellow Chi and Fellow Zhang will continue today."
Chi Xue nodded. "Yes, I still insist on putting technology as the foundation."
Zhang Ye said, "It's true that technology is the foundation, but sometimes, it takes time to catch up to the gap in technology. Let me give you an example. For example, if China gets involved in a war right now, then our technology will remain stagnant. We will only have the same amount of weaponry, aircraft, and tanks. How will we fight the war then? How will we use the weapons we currently have to effectively attack the enemy? I think that's what we should be thinking about now. "
Chi Xue said, "That's true."
Yu Yingyi said, "When it comes to war, there's one word that we can't avoid — aircraft carriers."
Chi Xue nodded. "It's true that we can't build an aircraft carrier right now. This is the difference in technology. We admit that."
Yu Yingyi said, "An expert once said that whoever has the aircraft carrier will rule the world."
Chi Xue said, "In modern warfare, under the circumstances that nuclear weapons are not used, I agree with this point."
Yu Yingyi asked, "Where's Fellow Zhang?"
Zhang Ye smiled. "I don't agree."
Chi Xue argued with him again. "I also wish to see China's military become stronger and have the best weaponry in the world. But with our current technology, we can't do that for the time being. Aircraft carriers are unavoidable, and they are indeed our weakness. I also know that the military has been putting in a lot of effort into researching them. I don't have the chance to participate in this project, but Fellow Zhang should have the chance to participate, right? You definitely know what an aircraft carrier means to a country's military."
Zhang Ye said, "An aircraft carrier is indeed very important, but it's not invincible. It can be blown up."
Chi Xue said, "How? Saturation bombing by missiles? Then where do you put the aircraft carriers, destroyers, and frigates? Do you think they're there for a stroll? Interference missiles, interceptors, aircraft carriers, and frigates are all heavily equipped. And this doesn't even include the interceptions of aircraft carriers and fighter jets. If an aircraft carrier could be sunk so easily, it wouldn't be called an aircraft carrier. "
Zhang Ye shook his head. "I feel that you've deified aircraft carriers."
Chi Xue said helplessly, "Do you have a way to deal with them?"
Yu Yingyi had a bad feeling about this. "Fellow Zhang, do you have a new idea?"
Zhang Ye thought for a moment and said, "Of course I do."
Chi Xue did not believe him. "What idea?"
Zhang Ye's words shocked the world. "Meteorites!"
At this moment.
At this moment.
The world fell silent again!
Countless people around the world were dumbfounded with their mouths agape!
No one could have expected this fellow to say something like that!
Yu Yingyi said dumbfounded, "C-Meteorites?"
She heard Zhang Ye say confidently, "Aircraft carriers have their nemesis. For example, I've come up with an idea where we can create a large meteorite shower. But how do we do that? We can use rockets to carry a large number of meteorites or meteorite-like materials into space. Then, after a lot of planning, we can determine the direction and striking position of the aircraft carrier before detonating the rockets and letting the meteorites rain down on it. That way, we can deal a devastating blow to the aircraft carrier and its battle group! "
Chi Xue said in shock, "That's impossible!"
Zhang Ye smiled and asked, "Why is it impossible? What are meteorites? They're rocks. Their greatest advantage is that they're not guided missiles. They don't have any electromagnetic response. Do you think your frigates can launch interference missiles? Electromagnetic interference? Try interfering with them! He's just a rock, so how are you going to interfere with him? You think your destroyers can intercept him? Those are meteorites, tens of thousands of them. Try intercepting one of them. You might be able to intercept 10 of them, a hundred of them, but can you intercept 10,000 of them? 100,000 of them? What's the use of technology in the face of meteorites? It's useless. "
Chi Xue said, "This —"
Yu Yingyi said, "Do meteorites have such power?"
Zhang Ye said, "Of course they do. Meteorites fall at speeds of Mach 10 or Mach 20. What do you mean by that? It's like a meteorite the size of an egg falling. " He gestured with his hands. "Basically, a 15 or 20 centimeter steel plate can penetrate through it! What does it mean to land on an aircraft carrier? It doesn't need to be much. Just five of them can hit the aircraft carrier and you'll sink. There's no need for any nonsense! "
…
The final episode of the show ended!
The entire world was in an uproar because of this!
Everyone was blown away by Zhang Ye's awesomeness!
There was kelp tangling around submarines!
There was smog to stop lasers!
But now?
There was another fucking meteorite hitting an aircraft carrier?
Teacher Zhang! Would you die if you didn't brag?
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